COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 11/8/2001
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2001
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Also present were Aldermen
Slocomb, Le Doux, Patterson, Petfalski, Salentine, Sanders and Wichgers, Clerk-
Treasurer Marenda, Chief Johnson and Sean McMullen.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
The minutes of 10/11/01 and 10/18/01 will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Discuss Consolidated Dispatch
Mayor referred to the materials in the packet, including a proposed “Resolution of Intent
to Participate –Countywide Communications Center”, proposed timeline, information
from the planning committee on implementation, and a table for the capital dollar
amount for each municipality. Police Chief Johnson distributed a copy of the County
Executive’s power point presentation made to police and fire chiefs, along with a list he
created of some advantages and disadvantages. He indicated discussions on this issue
have taken place over the past four years. As proposed this is the creation of a
separate department within county government to include the management and
operation of a countywide dispatch center. There is a proposal for an advisory
committee made up of local government representatives. Mayor reviewed each item in
the power point presentation. Details of the proposal are not yet available. A copy of
the study is available in the Mayor’s office. In February, 2002 communities will submit
resolutions and letters of intent if they wish to participate, and then the County can
continue the process with those that are interested. The community charter agreements
will then be finalized in August, 2002. The Committee reviewed at length with the Chief
some of the questions and concerns they have as to how the program would work. A
survey may be considered to be placed in the Newsletter to ascertain the public’s
reaction to a consolidated dispatch operation.
Continued Discussion Land/Location for Community Center
Chief Johnson stated the community center land is an ideal site for a police station or
city hall site if needed in 20 years. It’s a perfect place for a police department because
of its central location in the City. He asked that 3-4 acres be reserved for future use.
Chief Johnson was excused at 8:15 PM. Ald. Petfalski reported the economic
feasibilities presented to the committee have been very conservative. Size of the
community center facility is being studied. Looking at the Pleasant Prairie facility as a
starting point. Ald. Salentine stated the theatre may be scaled down to be a community
theatre type. A plan still needs to be reviewed to provide a footprint available for the
theatre site. The study should be completed in January.
Discuss Establishing Permanent Conservation Committee
Mayor reported the final Conservation Plan will be adopted after the public hearing on
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November 27. He recommends that a standing committee be created by ordinance as
he doesn’t believe the Parks and Recreation Board is the appropriate body to
implement the plan. Discussion followed on the make-up of the committee, with
suggestions to include 5-7 members, at least one alderman, possibly lake district
representatives and the Urban Forestry/Priority Lakes coordinator as staff support. The
responsibility of the committee will be to manage the City’s Conservation Plan and lands
as a recommending body to the Common Council. Ron Ford, Muskego Lakes
Conservancy, recommended people serve on the committee who are really focused on
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this kind of work. Mayor will prepare an Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code and
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present it to the Council for first reading on November 27.
Continued Discussion on Moorland Road Corridor-Janesville to McShane
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen reviewed the discussion at the
last Public Works Committee meeting on the actual design of Moorland Road as it ends
at Woods Road, and then the re-design and reconstruction of Durham Dr. south to
McShane. Preliminary design is 90% complete and now being reviewed by various
entities. Wetland fill permit from 1995 has been reinstated. Durham South of McShane
– construction planned for late 2003 or 2004. Alt. 1 and Alt 2 were reviewed. Alt. 1
requires taking nine buildings. Total project cost estimate is $3.78 million. Alt. 2 project
cost estimate is $3.87 million. Discussion followed on pros and cons of each alternate
route. Sean to meet with DNR and Corps of Engineers as to how both alternates relate
to wetland mitigation. The first phase of the Durham Dr. project will be 800’ south of
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McShane to Woods, and the 2 phase will be McShane to North Cape. The Committee
directed Sean to re-draw Alt. 1 with curb and gutter modified section with recreational
trail; and, moving road about 50’ west to save homes on east. Sean was excused at
9:45 PM.
Discuss Possible Additional Boat Launch on Big Muskego Lake
Mayor advised a property owner is interested in leasing his boat launch to the City on a
long-term basis. Is this Council interested in obtaining another access point? This
would be an open water access. The City would lease the entrance drive and parking,
and be responsible for bringing lot up to standard and maintaining the pavement.
However the owner to do snowplowing. Our current boat launch just meets the
minimum for parking by using the launch site and the overflow area. Mayor was
instructed to proceed with a potential lease.
Teen Advisory Board Nominations
Nine applications have been received to date. Seven board members and two
alternates to be selected. Interviews will be scheduled starting at 6:30 PM on Thursday,
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November 29 at a special meeting. The Clerk-Treasurer was requested to invite the
applicants.
COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda reminded the aldermen of the Budget Public Hearing to be
held at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 12, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 10:10 PM. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer